Estudo relacionado ao Zika Vírus e a Microcefalia: evidências científicas

Objective: To describe the scientific evidence on the prevalence of Zika virus in Brazil, according to scientific publications in the period 2015 to 2017. Methodology: The descriptive study with a qualitative approach of the literature review type. This research makes a thorough analysis through a systematic review of articles published in the period 2015 to 2017. To identify the sources, the following indexation catalogs were used: library of the Latin American and Caribbean Center for Information on Health Sciences (BIREME), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO) and Virtual Health Library- Nursing (VHL), in addition to data collected in the global, federal and state health organs. The search is based on the search for the key words "Zika virus" and "microcephaly". Discussion: After the analysis of the articles, some points were highlighted as epidemic, diagnosis, consequence to the fetus, prevention and multidisciplinary team. Final Considerations: The data analyzed, allowed us to verify that investing in health education, encouraging prenatal care, diagnosis, prevention and basic sanitation are fundamental for vector control, and the nurse's performance (a) is in the three levels of care (primary, essential, so that in the future generations do not suffer from the virus and its consequences.